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Postdoctoral Fellow Whipple Lab

Harvard University

Harvard University

USD 67,600-80k / year
Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow Whipple Lab
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Molecular and Cellular Biology
Position Description
A postdoctoral position is available in the Whipple Laboratory at Harvard University to
study epigenetic regulation in the mammalian brain. Our research focuses on genomic
imprinting—an epigenetic phenomenon in which genes are expressed in a parent-of-
origin–specific manner—and its critical roles in brain development, growth, behavior, and
learning. The significance of imprinted genes is underscored by the diverse neural and
behavioral phenotypes associated with their dysregulation.
The successful candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms that establish and maintain genomic
imprinting and define the functions of imprinted non-coding RNAs in neurophysiology
and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have recently obtained a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex scientific concepts.
A strong interest in neurobiology, gene regulation, and/or computational biology is required.


Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; however, letters will be collected for finalists. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for two to three references from experts at the ladder faculty ranks or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations of research institutes.
Please include the following items as part of your application:
  • Cover Letter containing short summary of previous research experience and future interests
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Name and contact information for 2-3 references.
Contact Information
Professor Amanda Whipple
Biological Laboratories
16 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Camila Ossa (Administrator)
camila_ossa@harvard.edu


Contact Email amanda_whipple@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
Starting Salary for this position is anticipated to be $67,600 to $ 80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents